Runway
Runway is a podcast started by Black Unicorn PR co-founders Julija Jegorova and Mauro Battellini to help startup founders, company builders and business leaders with insights, tools and advice from specialists in sales, marketing, PR and more.
Black Unicorn PR is a London-based tech PR agency focused on startups, scaleups and VC.
For more information visit: https://www.blackunicornpr.com/
Episodes
32 episodes
#32 - Hege Tollerud, Head of Community at Brighteye Ventures: How Community and Comms Are Reshaping VC
How Community and Communications Are Reshaping Venture Capital — with Hege Tollerud of BrightEye VenturesIn this episode of The Runway, we sit down with Hege Tollerud, Head of Community and Events at
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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41:58
#31 - Parker Olson, Founder of PodPitch: A Masterclass in Podcasting Strategy for Startups and PR Teams
Parker Olson on the Real ROI of Podcast GuestingParker Olson is co-founder of PodPitch, an AI-powered platform reshaping how startups and PR pros land podcast interviews. The platform has se...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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42:03
#30 - Frederik Barsøe, PR & Comms Lead at Scale Capital: On Bootstrap vs VC Narratives, Thoughtful PR & Startup Real Talk
From Journalism to VC Comms: Frederik Barsøe on Telling Startup Stories That StickWhat happens when a journalist turns PR pro and dives headfirst into the startup and VC ecosystem?In this episode, we sit down with Freder...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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38:14
#29 - Julieta Varsano, B2B Marketing Lead at Upvest: The Principles and Practice of B2B Marketing in 2025
What does it take to build a B2B marketing function from the ground up, and make it work? What is B2B marketing, and how does effective B2B marketing look like, in 2025?In this episode, we’re joined by Julieta Varsano, a seasoned B2B mar...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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52:29
#28 - Bojan Stojkovski, Editor-in-Chief of IT Logs: Inside Southeast Europe’s Emerging Startup Ecosystem
What’s it like reporting on tech and startups from one of Europe’s most overlooked corners?In this episode, we sit down with Bojan Stojkovski, Editor-in-Chief of IT Logs and veteran journ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:46
#27 – Nick Huber: 25 Years Writing for the FT, BBC & More - Candid Comms Advice for Startups From a Journalist
Veteran journalist and content consultant Nick Huber joins JJ and Mauro to demystify how startup founders should think about comms. Drawing on 25+ years writing for outlets like...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:41
#26 - Ben Costantini, founder and CEO of Sesamers: The G.O.A.T. of Events on The Role of Events for Startups
🎙️ From Music Festivals to Startup Exhibitions: Ben Costantini on Building the Future of EventsIn this episode of the Runway Podcast, JJ and Mauro sit down with Ben Costantini, founder and CEO of
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Season 2
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1:04:21
#25 - Joel Burke, former Head of Business Development of Estonia's e-Residency Program on the Country's Digital Rise: Lessons for the World from the Economic and Institutional Reboot post-USSR, Digitisation, Startup Success
How does a tiny country with no natural resources, a legacy of Soviet occupation, and just 1.3 million people become one of the most digitally advanced nations on Earth?In this episode, Mauro sits down with Joel Burke, author of
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49:20
#24 - Anda Asere, Editor at Labs of Latvia and Finday.lv: The Godmother of Latvian Startups On The Latvian Ecosystem, Hot Verticals and Startups in Latvia, and PR Advice
In this Baltic special, we sit down with Anda Asere, journalist at Labs of Latvia and co-founder of business newsletter Finday.lv.Often ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:38
#23 - David Johnson, Country Manager at Maddyness UK: From Books to Media, The State of UK Startups and SMEs, The French Connection and PR/Media Advice
David Johnson, Country Manager and Editor at Maddyness UK (part of Maddyness, of French origin), joins the show to share his winding journey from running a boo...
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40:15
#22 - Vlad Andriescu, Editor-in-Chief of start-up.ro: Inside Romania's Startup Rise
Vlad Andriescu, Editor-in-Chief of start-up.ro, joins Mauro in this Runway episode to unpack the evolution of Romania’s startup ecosystem, from the early days of €10K investments and hackathons... to the post-U...
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36:19
#21 - Nick van Osdol, Founder of Keep Cool & Venture Partner at Climate Capital: The State of Climate Tech in 2025
The State of Climate Tech in 2025 With Nick van OsdolIn this episode, we’re joined by Nick van Osdol, writer, analyst, and founder of Keep Cool, the go-to newsletter for nearly...
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55:50
#20 - Philip Mohr, Founder of AddTrust: Breaking Down the EU AI Act - An Innovation Killer, or Is the Startup and VC World Overreacting?
AI Regulation & Startups: Breaking Down the EU AI Act with Philip MohrThe EU AI Act. Innovation killer or necessary safeguard? In this episode, we sit down with Philip Mohr, founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:49
#19 - David Cruz e Silva, founder of EUVC: The Story Behind Europe's VC Media Platform and Community
🎙️ How do you build a media powerhouse and investment platform at the same time?In this episode of The Runway Podcast, we sit down with David Cruz e Silva, co-founder of EUVC, a one-of-a-kind business that combines p...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:22
#18 - Sigvards Krongorns, Associate at Verge HealthTech Fund: From Founder to VC – HealthTech Startup Challenges, Fundraising Pitfalls, and the Future of Health
In this episode of The Runway Podcast, we sit down with Sigvards Krongorns, Associate at Verge HealthTech Fund and former co-founder of CastPrint. From building a startup that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:33
#17 - Dino Starčič, Co-Founder of higroup: From Fiverr to Fortune, And How A Taxi Ride Sparked A Global Business With Repeat Founders from Silicon Valley - Chatting Agencies With Slovenia's Youngest Founder
In this episode of The Runway Podcast, we sit down with Dino Starčič, founder of higroup, to explore:🔹 Starting a (software consultancy) business at a (very) youn...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:11
#16 - Christian Sørensen, Founder of Podder: The State of Podcast Analytics and Podcasting
🎙 Unlocking Podcast Growth with Data: A Conversation with Podder’s Christian SorensenIn this episode of The Runway Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of podcasting with Christian Sørensen, founder ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:31
#15 - Stefano De Marzo, Sr Comms Manager at Openers: Exploring Tech Journalism & PR for Startups (S1E15)
In this episode of The Runway Podcast, Mauro sits down with Stefano De Marzo, Senior Communications Manager at Openers PR in Berlin and former Head of News at EU Startups to talk about - you guessed it - startup PR, tech journalism and...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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31:15
#14 - Andra Bagdonaitė, Partner at FIRSTPICK: The Baltic Startup Ecosystem, Life of a VC and Marketing for VC funds (S1E14)
In this episode of The Runway Podcast, Julija Jegorova and Mauro Battellini return to the mics as they are joined by Andra Bagdonaitė, Partner at venture capital firm
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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41:20
#13 - Rana Rahman, Founder & MD of Raptor PR: On scaling a PR agency for the video games industry (S1E13)
In this episode of The Runway Podcast, Mauro sits down with Rana Rahman, founder and managing director of Raptor PR, the world’s only dedicated B2B PR agency for the global gaming industry. Rana shares his journey from tech enthusiast to PR exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:51
#12 - Zoltan Vardy: How Startups Can Master B2B Enterprise Sales (S1E12)
Join us for an insightful conversation with Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned business growth mentor who’s closed over $2 billion in B2B sales. Zoltan shares his journey from major executive roles at NBC Universal to helping startups through his Lau...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:11
#11 - Alex Gibb: Stories of Founding, Investing, Exiting (S1E11)
In this episode of The Runway Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Gibb, an investor, founder, and connector of people, who shares his incredible journey from the corporate world and NGOs to startups and venture capital.Alex is a Brit who fell...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:21
#10 - Zane Bojare: How to Master the Startup Pitch with Expert Tips on Storytelling, Confidence, and Common Mistakes (S1E10)
In this episode of the Runway Podcast, hosts JJ and Mauro are joined by Zane Bojare, a seasoned pitch coach and former Head of Brand at Startup Wise Guys. Zane shares her journey from branding...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:25
#9 - Elisheva Marcus, VP Comms at Earlybird Capital: When Comms Meets Venture Capital (S1E9)
Mastering PR in Venture Capital: A Conversation with Elisheva Marcus, VP of Comms at Earlybird VCIn this episode, we’re joined by Elisheva Marcus, VP of Communications at Earlybird VC, for an insightful conversation ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:43
#8 - Matthew Thompson, Director Sales Development EMEA at Deel: Running and Scaling Inbound Sales (S1E8)
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Thompson, Director of Sales Development for EMEA at Deel, the world’s leading global HR solution. Matt has played a pivotal role in scaling Deel’s sales development team from 4 to 150+ people, representing...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:46
